1942 Globe Beam WWII Aircraft Magazine Fort Worth Texas October POW War Chest
$125.00
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Original October 1942 issue of The Globe Beam, Volume I, Number 3, published by Globe Aircraft Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas, for its employees.
This illustrated WWII publication captures American aircraft manufacturing and home-front life through contemporary photographs, company news, and patriotic artwork. An appealing original for collectors of aviation history, Texas industrial history, and wartime ephemera.
The orange-and-black cover, “A ‘G’ Man on the Job,” features a Globe worker operating a band saw. Contents include “Bouquets from Britain,” covering a British Air Commission visit with a photograph of Amon Carter; “E Is for Excellence,” reporting on an Army-Navy production award; Globe engineers; and employee activities.
The striking back cover features “I Speak for the Barbed Wire Legion,” a prisoner-of-war illustration promoting the War Chest fundraising campaign.
Very Good vintage condition with light age toning, minor spotting, and handling wear. Covers show some edge and spine rubbing, small creases, and wear at the lower spine. Bright orange cover retains strong visual appeal. Please review photographs for details.
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1942 Globe Beam WWII Aircraft Magazine Fort Worth Texas October POW War Chest
$125.00
This illustrated WWII publication captures American aircraft manufacturing and home-front life through contemporary photographs, company news, and patriotic artwork. An appealing original for collectors of aviation history, Texas industrial history, and wartime ephemera.
The orange-and-black cover, “A ‘G’ Man on the Job,” features a Globe worker operating a band saw. Contents include “Bouquets from Britain,” covering a British Air Commission visit with a photograph of Amon Carter; “E Is for Excellence,” reporting on an Army-Navy production award; Globe engineers; and employee activities.
The striking back cover features “I Speak for the Barbed Wire Legion,” a prisoner-of-war illustration promoting the War Chest fundraising campaign.
Very Good vintage condition with light age toning, minor spotting, and handling wear. Covers show some edge and spine rubbing, small creases, and wear at the lower spine. Bright orange cover retains strong visual appeal. Please review photographs for details.
D10